Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Lost in Iloilo

Actually, the primary objective why I went to Iloilo last April was to study medicine at West Visayas State University (WVSU), but I didn't make it to the final cut... which was actually a good thing!

Jaro Church, Iloilo City, Philippines

But despite that, I was able to tour Iloilo with my cousin. A DIY tour, actually. In our first day, we went to the beautiful island of Guimaras and it was an awesome trip. But the succeeding days were more epic.

Day 2 - From Robinsons to NFA Mill Factory

On the second day of our trip, my cousin and I decided to visit WVSU. Tita gave us instructions on how to get there. From here to there, from there to here, and from here to anywhere. Basically, the jeepney routes of Iloilo were a bit confusing, most especially for first timers.

Luckily we made our way to WVSU. Such a beautiful university!

West Visayas State University

Now the fun started when we left WVSU and decided to head straight to Robinsons to eat lunch.

We were arguing whether to just take the jeep along the highway or to cross the street and take the OTHER way. We decided to take the latter.

Indeed, it was a one heck of an adventure! Feeling confident and all that jazz, we rode a jeep and NEVER asked Manong Driver if he would take us to Robinsons because like I said, WE WERE VERY CONFIDENT. All went well until we both felt something was wrong. The buildings became scarce and the road started to get wider. It only meant one thing - we were on a major highway and we were about to cross another municipality! So, we paid our fare (only 7 pesos) and got off the jeep. We were somewhere near an NFA Mill factory and we do not have any idea where we were!!! Anyway, we even heard Manong Driver grumbling as he sped off. Pasensya na kuya! I know kulang pa po bayad namin. :(

We alighted a jeep that plied the route to Robinsons. By the time we arrived at Robinsons, we looked for a good place to eat, and poof, we spotted Sbarro.

We ordered Chicago White pizza and dang, it was the best tasting pizza that I've eaten so far! Nomnomnom!

Nomnomnom!

Rob!

Day 3 - Lost Season 5 to the nth Power

I woke up early to catch up my scheduled interview at WVSU which was around seven in the morning. It was intense whilst the panelists spoke in Iewrhjiwweifwfiwof language.

"Rgrretiwepdedioewpdwgid 'to?", one of the panelists asked.

I just smiled.

"Ay taga Davao ka pala, pasensya na gid!"

Anyway, I got stressed out after the interview. I decided to meet up with my cousin at SM City (Manduriao) and eat lunch there. So, I took a jeep and this time, I was on the right direction... or so I thought.

Again, I didn't ask the driver if he will take me to SM. Basically, I just took a random jeep and guess what? The jeep took me to a random place too! Wow, I never thought that there's a place in Iloilo named Brgy. Random. Anyway, the last thing I remembered about this particular jeepney ride was this: I was still in the downtown area when all of the sudden, I saw big ships and a lot of people selling palengke goods along the street! Shoot!

What I did was, I got off the jeep after it made its way back to the downtown area and hailed a taxi to SM. Sucks to be me.

Ledesma Street, Iloilo City, Philippines

Anyway, we ate at Green Mango and surprisingly the food was very great and so as the ambiance! Did I mention that the food there is affordable too?

Definitely Not the Last Time

Our last day at Iloilo was pretty much dramatic. We cried buckets before we left the house. Chos joke lang! We bid farewell to our aunt and called a taxi that would take us to the airport which was located in a far, far away kingdom.

Our flight to Davao was a bit early thus we have to be at the airport around six in the morning.

Haha if you really got lost in Iloilo, just text me. Although I really don't know where Brgy. Random is. HAHA.Anyway, great article Renz! Basta mawala ka, great adventure!! There's always a taxi to save you if you're very lost. :))

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